Mark 3: 11 Whenever the unclean spirits saw him, they fell down before him and shouted, "You are the Son of God!"
Demons, members of the spirit world, recognized Jesus clearly.
That demons so clearly recognized Jesus and instantly conceded His authority has always intrigued me. I suppose since they are spiritual beings and know the reality of spiritual matters that they knew that Jesus is the Spirit of absolute power. That vision is not so clear to us. Paul said, "Now we see but a poor reflection as in a mirror..." It won't always be that way. Because God has graciously and lovingly given us a glimpse of truth, we have the opportunity to live our lives in recognition of His authority, which will eventually be clear to all. The society that we live in has become so adept at manipulating the physical world around us that I feel people are less and less inclined to seek spiritual solutions to life problems. It is our lot to follow Him and to let Him shine through this facade however He will in our lives. It still seems odd to me though. The world He came to save didn't recognize Him, but the demons he came to free us from fell down before Him. How crazy is that?
Father God, please lead me and teach me to live in the sunlight of Your Spirit so that You shine out and are perceptible to those around me. Amen.
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